E3 4RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 4RE

E3 4RE, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This E3 4RE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 4RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 4RE, encompassing approximately 12961 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 4RE area, explore the E3 4RE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

E3 4RE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Merchant Street with total crimes: 19
  • Bow Church with total crimes: 18
  • Bow Road with total crimes: 16

E3 4RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.1113.89%
Anti-social behaviour383.16-13.64%
Vehicle crime132.93225.00%
Public order121.00-33.33%
Theft from the person110.93-26.67%
Other theft90.8512.50%
Drugs70.69250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.54-12.50%
Burglary60.540.00%
Robbery60.46-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.46200.00%
Shoplifting30.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.393500.00%
Public order182.78500.00%
Theft from the person151.391400.00%
Other theft81.16700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.620.00%
Robbery70.620.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.46200.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.69-89.74%
Theft from the person30.31-84.21%
Other theft10.23-90.00%
Public order10.08-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.010.00%
Theft from the person192.31850.00%
Public order161.47300.00%
Other theft101.230.00%
Burglary80.77700.00%
Vehicle crime70.620.00%
Shoplifting50.540.00%
Drugs40.390.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.62-42.86%
Theft from the person20.31-71.43%
Burglary10.15-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5312.9612.77%
Anti-social behaviour324.0923.08%
Vehicle crime132.4762.50%
Shoplifting121.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.9383.33%
Burglary110.85450.00%
Other theft80.85-50.00%
Public order70.62-12.50%
Drugs70.5440.00%
Theft from the person70.54-75.86%
Robbery40.54-69.23%
Bicycle theft20.31-60.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.124.44%
Theft from the person293.6326.09%
Anti-social behaviour262.24-3.70%
Other theft162.0145.45%
Shoplifting161.2323.08%
Robbery131.23550.00%
Vehicle crime81.00-33.33%
Public order80.62-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson60.62100.00%
Bicycle theft50.4666.67%
Drugs50.39-28.57%
Burglary20.39-75.00%
Other crime20.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.1232.35%
Anti-social behaviour273.47-12.90%
Theft from the person232.0891.67%
Shoplifting131.770.00%
Vehicle crime121.00100.00%
Other theft110.9322.22%
Public order110.850.00%
Burglary80.8533.33%
Drugs70.6216.67%
Other crime40.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Robbery20.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.620.00%
Shoplifting132.390.00%
Theft from the person121.000.00%
Public order110.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.850.00%
Other theft90.850.00%
Burglary60.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.460.00%
Drugs60.460.00%
Robbery60.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 202416
March 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202444
April 202430
January 202432
December 202326
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 20241
May 20244
April 202439
January 202453
December 202347
November 202345
October 202334

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 202316
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 202313
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 122 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20242
January 20247
December 202329
November 202323
October 202312

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 4RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merchant Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bow Church
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bow Road
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wellington Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Campbell Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bruce Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Devons Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 8. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Harley Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mornington Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Alfred Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trevithick Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rainhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brock Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Blackthorn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. British Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tomlin'S Grove
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Fern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Swaton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Knapp Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tibbatt'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Purdy Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eleanor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Addington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fairfoot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Reeves Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Rounton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Richard Tress Way
    Total1
    Burglary1